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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.80, 13,712.70 and 2,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.80, 13,712.70 and 2,985.80 is: 4,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.80 : 13,712.70 = 2,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.80/13,712.70 = 2,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.80x = 13,712.70 × 2,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.80x = 40,943,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,943,379.66/9,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.70

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